| Manufacturers provide consumers with a wide | | | | suits with suspenders and insulated styles (also |
| range of coveralls and disposable pants to ensure | | | | called duck suits) for winter. Hunters also prefer |
| that everyone is protected and comfortable | | | | this style in a camouflage version. |
| regardless of the job. They range anywhere from | | | | Lighter cotton overalls are ideal for those |
| a heavy, well-sealed biohazard suit to light | | | | employed in the automotive industry and others |
| disposable pants, tops, and coveralls. Once you | | | | who need protection against oil, dirt, and grime. |
| know what you are working with and the level of | | | | These offer light moisture and particulate matter |
| safety protection it requires, you can compare it | | | | protection, but are not as resilient when it comes |
| with the available suits to find the perfect match. | | | | to wear and tear. Some mechanics actually prefer |
| Biohazard Suits | | | | disposable pants and top or suits instead of these |
| At the high end of the safety scale, biohazard | | | | because of the types of stains possible. |
| suits are made to protect against chemicals, | | | | Paint Shells |
| aerosols, viruses, bacteria, and much more. The | | | | A hybrid between light cotton and disposable |
| manufacturer constructs these outfits with a | | | | varieties, these are a favorite of anyone working |
| superior level of strength from high density | | | | with paint or similar substances. They have the |
| polyethylene so they resist heat, moisture, and | | | | ability to protect skin and clothing against stains |
| the smallest contaminants. | | | | despite being a light cotton fabric with an almost |
| The seams are generally heat sealed or | | | | paper-like texture. These safety garments are |
| cemented to ensure these suits have a strong | | | | highly affordable, making them ideal for these |
| seam without small needle holes that can allow | | | | professions because of the frequency with which |
| pathogens into the suit. While these suits are | | | | they need to change. |
| disposable, you can reuse them. You can also buy | | | | Disposable Coveralls |
| recycled versions as long as they haven't been in | | | | In this category fall three main styles. Tyvek, |
| an area near contaminants that may pose a | | | | made from a light, breathable fabric, are at the |
| threat. | | | | lowest end of the protection scale. Maxguard |
| Flame Retardant Clothing | | | | disposable pants, tops, and suits consist of heavy |
| For anyone who may be working with flammable | | | | fabric that is stronger and harder for chemicals to |
| substances, flame retardant coveralls are a must. | | | | penetrate. In the middle, brands such as |
| Those in the Air Force or oil/gas industry often | | | | Kleenguard coveralls and disposable pants are |
| wear Nomex or another brand equivalent. These | | | | more breathable than Tyvek. All of these brands |
| are treated with a special chemical that prevents | | | | give you the convenience of being durable enough |
| the flame from reaching the actual threads in the | | | | to use in many situations while still being |
| weave. They are available in light fabric for | | | | affordable enough to toss away when they |
| summer, heavier weight for cooler days, and | | | | become overly damaged or dirty. |
| insulated to protect against extreme cold. | | | | These examples of disposable pants, shirts, and |
| Cotton Work Overalls | | | | coveralls provide you with several options to keep |
| A favorite of farmers and ranchers, heavy | | | | you safe regardless the situation. To choose the |
| cotton work overalls resist tears, wear, and | | | | right one, consider the various substances or |
| moisture, making it easy to work outside in most | | | | threats you might face, and match it to one of |
| situations. For warmer days, you can get half | | | | the available suits. |